Huang Ying brought the silver note and went to the Du Mansion once again. The large amount of the silver note stunned Zhao Xiaohua. Zhao Xiaohua declined. Huang Ying stated directly, "This is the old madam’s intention as your grandmother. If you refuse, the old madam would be upset. After all, this amount is really not much. Young Master Yan from the third household spends a thousand or two thousand on inkstones and writing books alone." Xiaohua covered her mouth in astonishment. Of course, Huang Ying didn’t mention that it’s because those were unique items. "Grandmother gave me and Second Brother so much silver. Does she still have any silver left?" Zhao Xiaohua asked cautiously. "Don’t worry, Miss, our old madam’s private savings are plenty." Huang Ying said with a smile. She found Zhao Xiaohua even more endearing in her heart. Among the grandchildren in the mansion, none would care whether the old madam had money to use. Du Ruyi also said, "Your grandmother wants you to keep it, so you should. Then you can buy yourself some clothes and jewelry, dress up nicely to see your grandmother, and she will surely be happy." Only then did Zhao Xiaohua accept the silver note. Huang Ying also informed Zhao Xiaohua that the calming incense had been examined by a doctor and was excellent. Zhao Xiaohua’s eyes curved in joy. "When grandmother has finished using it, Sister Huang Ying can just come to me for more," Zhao Xiaohua said. After sending off Huang Ying, Du Ruyi took Zhao Xiaohua out. Buying clothes and jewelry wasn’t just an offhand remark. Although she had prepared a few outfits for Zhao Xiaohua, how could a girl ever have too many clothes? Life in the Capital is different from her previous life in the countryside. Flattering those above and stepping on those below is a common occurrence. Besides, she had a feeling that Xiaohua was bound to return to the Zhao Family. Which means she would inevitably interact with the young ladies of the Capital, so she had to quickly adapt her dress style. After all, as the saying goes, a Buddha relies on gold and a person relies on attire. Du Ruyi, always eloquent and persuasive, easily persuaded Zhao Xiaohua in a few words. As for Zhao Dahe, Du Ruyi spoke to her sister-in-law, suggesting that when making clothes for her nephew, they should also tailor a few sets for Zhao Dahe. As for the cost, it was initially intended to be debited from her courtyard’s account. But now, with the old madam wanting to show off, how could she deny her the opportunity? Du Ruyi took Zhao Xiaohua straight to Linlang Pavilion. However, at the entrance, Zhao Xiaohua stopped. She heard from her mother previously that Linlang Pavilion was all over Zhou Country. So, this Linlang Pavilion should be the same as the one in the town, right? "Why?" Du Ruyi asked, puzzled. "Aunt Du, I don’t want to buy clothes from this store," Zhao Xiaohua said, "There must be other garment shops in the Capital, right?" "Linlang Pavilion is among the best," Du Ruyi said. "Surely, there’s another place comparable to Linlang Pavilion, right?" Zhao Xiaohua asked. Du Ruyi nodded, "Then let’s go to the Hundred Embroidery House? But, Xiaohua, I’d like to know why you don’t want to go to Linlang Pavilion? All the young girls in the Capital adore Linlang Pavilion’s clothes." Zhao Xiaohua gloomily shared with Du Ruyi her past incident when she was still chubby. "In that case, you definitely shouldn’t go. If it were me, I wouldn’t set foot in Linlang Pavilion again," Du Ruyi said. "So, Aunt Du, it’s not that I’m being fussy, right?" Zhao Xiaohua asked. "Of course not. It’s Linlang Pavilion that’s unlucky for not being able to earn our silver," Du Ruyi said. She didn’t lower her voice when saying this, and coincidentally, a noble girl shopping for clothes heard it. The noble girl sneered, "Country bumpkin, if you can’t afford it, just say so. Claiming Linlang Pavilion is unlucky? If even Linlang Pavilion is unlucky, I don’t know which garment shop would dare claim it’s fortunate." Du Ruyi gave the young girl a once-over and confirmed she didn’t recognize her. As for her self-identification as a Commandery Princess, Du Ruyi didn’t care. In the Capital, Commandery Princesses and Princely Heirs are aplenty. Besides, with her disposition, she’s never afraid of trouble. Moreover, she just thought Linlang Pavilion was unlucky. Is there a problem with that? Though Du Ruyi didn’t speak, the scorn on her face irked others even more. "Explain to me why Linlang Pavilion is so unlucky then?" "Someone so young and already hard of hearing? Naturally, it’s because it can’t earn our silver, so it’s unlucky," Du Ruyi said leisurely. "In doing business, if they can’t earn the customer’s silver, can they still claim to be fortunate?" Is this argument somewhat unreasonable? A bit. But to say it’s entirely baseless, that’s not true either. So the Commandery Princess was left speechless, unable to think of a retort to Du Ruyi. Just a young girl with nothing better to do, Du Ruyi didn’t want to waste words with her, so she directly took Zhao Xiaohua away. Leaving that supposed Commandery Princess in disarray. "Aunt Du, that girl is a Commandery Princess. Will we get into trouble for this?" Zhao Xiaohua worriedly asked. Official source ıs 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩·𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢·𝔫𝔢𝔱 "We didn’t do anything. Besides, the two of us, though not as noble as her, aren’t without status, right?" Du Ruyi pinched Zhao Xiaohua’s cheek, "Come on, smile. A young girl shouldn’t frown." When they arrived at the Hundred Embroidery House, a female attendant promptly welcomed them with enthusiasm that wasn’t off-putting. Zhao Xiaohua mused that the shopkeeper at the town’s Hundred Embroidery House was nice. So, the one in the Capital isn’t bad either. Du Ruyi picked an outfit for Zhao Xiaohua, and Zhao Xiaohua picked one for herself. Influenced by Meng Yao’s taste, she had a good eye for this, making some adjustments to her chosen outfit. The female attendant invited an embroidery girl, who meticulously noted Zhao Xiaohua’s requirements. After finishing the notes, the embroidery girl praised Zhao Xiaohua’s excellent taste. The shopkeeper immediately stepped up, asking if Zhao Xiaohua’s modified outfit could be made for retail. Zhao Xiaohua didn’t have the notion that her clothes had to be unique. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone looked beautiful together? Besides, everyone’s body shape is different, and the clothing effect would vary. So Zhao Xiaohua outright said it was fine. The shopkeeper generously decided that Zhao Xiaohua’s two outfits would be free of charge. She also gifted Zhao Xiaohua two round fans and two handkerchiefs. Seeing the round fans, Zhao Xiaohua smiled. The shopkeeper, believing she liked them, also smiled, saying, "These patterns are unique to our Hundred Embroidery House, and even the embroidery work is different from others." Zhao Xiaohua nodded repeatedly, "I know. Back then, when my mother sold those designs, she signed a contract with Aunt Liu, stating the patterns would only be supplied to Hundred Embroidery House." The shopkeeper, of course, knew where the patterns came from. "But has Madam Zhao... has Lady Zhao come to the Capital?" the shopkeeper asked in delight. Initially wanted to address her as Sister Zhao, but feeling it inappropriate, she directly called her Lady Zhao instead. "My mother hasn’t arrived yet," Zhao Xiaohua replied. If she hasn’t arrived now, it means she might in a few days. "When Lady Zhao comes, Miss must bring Lady Zhao to visit," the shopkeeper said. "After all, Lady Zhao is part of our Hundred Embroidery House. There’s no reason not to come by when she’s at the doorstep." "I’ll tell my mother," Zhao Xiaohua said. The shopkeeper then asked where Zhao Xiaohua was currently staying so they could deliver the clothes once they’re ready. Du Ruyi directly gave the address of the Du Mansion. As the residence of the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, how could the shopkeeper not know? Immediately, she became even more enthusiastic with Du Ruyi and Zhao Xiaohua.